Chapter 575 Be Brave and Honest

Lia deflated like a balloon when she heard Bella's blunt assessment. She asked, "Can you be a little less harsh? How am I supposed to talk to my dad after that? At least give me some encouragement!" Bella rolled her eyes. "How about this: 'Be brave, little soldier. Face the challenge without fear'?" Lia groaned. "You're impossible." By 6:00 pm, the whole crew from the studio set out for dinner. The restaurant had been chosen by popular vote, and to no one's surprise, seafood won out. It was Lia's favorite. Coincidentally, Leonard stopped by to pick up Lia, so he was roped into joining them. Once they were seated, the group busied themselves ordering food. Meanwhile, Bella couldn't stop glancing at Leonard. She wondered if he might spill something about Dominic. She knew Leonard wouldn't normally divulge much, but now that he was with Lia—her best friend—Bella figured that she might have a chance. And if Leonard didn't talk, Lia might play the role of "spy" later. Bella wasn't us